Here I describe how I installed '''Lubuntu-12.04''' on my '''Lenovo E600A''' laptop.<
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Hope that will be helpful to someone.
= My Lenovo laptop =
Model: Lenovo E600A<
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CPU: Intel Centrio (PentiumM 1.6GHz)<
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Memory: 768MB<
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GPU: nVIDIA Geforce FX go 5200<
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HD: 38GB, C:--NTFS 10GB, D:--FAT32 10GB, FreeSpace: 17GB<
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OS: WindowsXP SP4 on C:<
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DVD-ROM: Yes, bootable<
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USB: Yes, but not bootable<
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I wanted to install Ubuntu 14.04 co-hosting with my WindowsXP at first.<
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After failed with the bootable-DVD of Ubuntu 14.04, I know that my CPU '''does not support PAE'''.
= Which release fit my machine? =
From [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/Documentation/MinimalInstall|here]] I know the best one for my Lenovo-E600A is Lubuntu 12.04.<
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After recording 2 DVD-ROMs of Ubuntu14.04 and Ubuntu12.04-nonPAE and failed both, I decided to install from HardDisk.<
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Then I get __lubuntu-12.04-desktop-i386.iso__ [[http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/precise/release/|here]].
= Tools for install from Hard Disk =
The installation will begin from the existing OS WindowsXP.<
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Only the ''' grub4dos''', I found the grub4dos-0.4.4.<
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Of course, the package tool, such as '''7zip'''.
= Preparation for Installation from Hard Disk =
*Start my E600A into Windows XP.
*Put the ISO file to the root of "d:" (FAT32 disk)
*Extract directory __casper__ from the ISO file to the root of "d:"
*Copy file __grldr__ to the root of "C:" (the boot disk of Windows XP)
*Creat a file named __menu.lst__ with following content:
title Install Lubuntu<
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root (hd0,1)<
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kernel /casper/vmlinuz boot=casper iso-scan/filename=/lubuntu-12.04-desktop-i386.iso ro<
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initrd /casper/initrd.lz<
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*Edit the windowsXP's __boot.ini__ file at root of "C:" to add the following line:
C:\grldr="GRUB DOS"<
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= Installation procedure =
*Restart my laptop E600A
*At the startup menu, choose "GRUB DOS"
*At GRUB menu, choose "Install Lubuntu"
*Then you will see the GUI with "try Lubuntu" and "Install Lubuntu"
*Select "try Lubuntu", you will get into the live Lubuntu desktop.
*Press "Ctrl+Alt+T" to open a terminal
*In the terminal, run "ls -l /isodevices", you can find it's your "C:" disk.
*In the terminal, run "sudo umount -l /isodevice"
*Double click the "Install Lubuntu" icon on the desktop (It's the only icon).
*Then follow the normal installation steps [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/InstallingLubuntu|InstallingLubuntu]]
*Select "Install Lubuntu along with WindowsXP"
= Important notes =
1. My WindowsXP's "C:" is NTFS format. It will not work if I put ISO file on "C:".
1. My "D:" is FAT32 format maybe that is the key fact for me to do it successfully.
1. Don't forget to umount the /isodevice, or the installation will be pending at partitioning.
1. After installation, If you find the Lubuntu's GRUB multi-boot menu font size is too big or too small <
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You can try: <
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Edit "GRUB_GFXMODE=640x480" in file __/etc/default/grub__ with your real LCD size.<
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sudo vi /etc/default/grub <
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Then update it: sudo update-grub